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The Eighty Yard Run

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and explore the themes of the book The Eighty Yard Run. In this literature lesson plan, students discuss their observations and predictions. Students develop their own story which is similar to that of The Eighty Yard Run.
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Exploring Alternative Energy Sources

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research the amount and kinds of energy that are produced and consumed in the United States, including the limitations of this kind of consumption. They research and create a display to teach classmates about a specific...
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"Encounter with a Skull" by Koda Rohan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners, in pairs, develop two poems--one must be a haiku, the other must be a tanka. They recite their poems to the class.
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Straights and Curves

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students stride the straights and walk the curves on a track in order to improve physical fitness. They work on varied lengths for the strides and walks.
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The Future of the Social Security System: Will it Accommodate Future Generations of Americans?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the future of the U.S. Social Security program. They conduct research, write journal entries, meet and interview a State representative, create a web page with links, and develop a solution for the Social Security...
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Bird Flu: the Next Pandemic?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss what they know about bird flu and check the accuracy of their facts using primary sources related to the topics and classroom discussion activities. They create projects that illustrate what they have learned about...
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The United Nations and Women

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze the role of the Commission on the Status of Women in the post-WW II era by looking at the general framework the Committee worked within. They propose their own solutions to the case studies.
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Lawnchair Larry Flies!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research and experiment to discover the lifting power of helium gas.
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Parents of Teens Ride Waves of Expenses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the cost of raising a child. For this cost of raising a child lesson, students read an article about the expenses associated with teenagers. Students discuss ways in which parents maneuver finances for...
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Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Up Heartbreak Hill: Factors in a Successful College Experience Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson from POV, students will watch four video clips that provide glimpses into the lives of two high school seniors who live in New Mexico on the Navajo reservation. They will then analyze a current issue that Native Americans...